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19 May 2026

Rwanda closes key border crossings with Congo over Ebola fears

Border crossings between eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda remained shut on Monday (May 18) after Rwandan authorities closed the Ruzizi 1 and Ruzizi 2 frontiers in Bukavu and tightened measures at the Goma-Gisenyi crossing following the latest Ebola outbreak in Congo. - REUTERS

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19 May 2026

Cuba warns US military action would lead to 'bloodbath'

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Monday (May 18) that any U.S. military action against Cuba would lead to a "bloodbath" with incalculable consequences for regional peace and stability. - REUTERS

WORLD

19 May 2026

Trump: 'Good chance' of an Iran nuclear deal after delaying strike

President Donald Trump said on Monday (May 18) that ‌there was a “very good chance” the United States could reach an agreement with Iran to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, hours after saying ⁠he had postponed a planned military attack to allow negotiations to continue. - REUTERS

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19 May 2026

How is the latest Ebola outbreak different and should we be worried?

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization, after 80 deaths were attributed to the disease that, in regard to this strain, has no approved vaccine. - REUTERS